It is expected that all students will:

• respect our learning environment by making positive choices about their own behaviour and by acting in accordance with all classroom rules and our Code of Conduct
• be honest, considerate, respectful and caring with others
• be in class, actively engaged with their school work, and always trying their best to be successful with their learning
• comply with community standards and laws – failure to do so may result in school consequences, immediate suspension, and/or involvement of the R.C.M.P.
• accept personal responsibility for their choices and behaviour and the consequences which may result

Students are expected to respect our learning environment by making positive choices
about their own behaviour and acting in accordance with all classroom rules and our Code of Conduct

• Observe and follow all aspects of the Code of Conduct
• Respect all adults in the school and comply promptly with their reasonable requests
• Allow others to work without distraction
• Respect the rights and property of others
• Inform staff, in a timely manner, of bullying, violence, harassment or intimidation during school related activities or in other circumstances where engaging in the activity will have a negative impact on the school environment
• Be environmentally responsible and respect the facility by properly disposing of waste or recyclables
• Do not smoke on school grounds or in the immediate vicinity
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with school and class rules that will bring credit to our learning community whether you are at school, travelling to and from school, or attending a school function.

Students are expected to be honest, considerate, respectful and caring with others

• Be courteous in word, considerate in action, and honest with all people in the school
• Be accepting or tolerant of the diverse culture of our school community in keeping with the prohibited grounds of discrimination set out in the BC Human Rights Code in accordance with School District #44 Policy #302
• Use language free of profanity, hatred, and discrimination e.g. homophobia, racism, sexism
• Refrain from acts of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation, or retribution at school or online
• Follow the school dress code which restricts apparel offensive or distracting to others, i.e. sexually provocative and/or revealing; promoting illegal substances; promoting values in direct conflict with community values

Students are expected to be in class, actively engaged with their school work, and always trying their best to be successful with their learning

• Attend school regularly and be punctual for all classes
• Bring equipment and class supplies and be properly prepared for learning
• Have cell phones and other unauthorized devices turned off and put away at all times during class
• Be actively engaged in your learning by listening, participating, and working on topic for the duration of the class as directed by the teacher
• Use the Internet safely and appropriately as required for assignments and activities
• Seek extra help when you are not as successful as you have the potential to be
• Complete assignments to the best of your ability and hand them in on time
• Do not plagiarize, copy others’ work, or hand in other people’s work as your own
• Do not cheat on tests by providing or receiving unauthorized assistance from anyone, using materials or devices not allowed by the teacher, or doing anything else that might be seen as academically dishonest

Students are expected to comply with community standards and laws – failure to do so may result in school consequences, immediate suspension, and/or involvement of the R.C.M.P.

• Do not deface or damage school property
• Do not possess weapons or imitations of weapons
• Do not cause false alarms
• Do not possess, distribute, and/or use illegal or restricted substances such as alcohol or illegal drugs
• Do not participate in, or be a party to, violent incidents including verbal threats, bullying, intimidation, inciting others to violence, physical assault or fighting
• Do not be directly or indirectly involved in anything that you know to be contradictory to the Criminal Code of Canada or the laws and bylaws of our community

Students are expected to accept personal responsibility for their choices and behaviour and the consequences which may result

• If you choose to do or say something, be prepared to accept the consequences which result
• Non-compliance with the Code of Conduct may include, but not be limited to, verbal warning, parental contact, service work, detention, suspension, or referral to an alternate educational or community program as determined by the Administration
• The school has the definitive authority to determine consequences. The consequences are intended to be logical, preventative and restorative. They will be administered on an individual basis in every situation
• With respect to matters of discipline, parents will be notified where appropriate
• In a serious breach of the code of conduct school officials have a responsibility to advise parents and possibly other parties such as; school counsellors, Board authorities, police or other agencies

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